Accounting Manager overseeing finance operations at an international trading company. Leading a team and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and processes.
Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Accounting team of 5 employees, including both professional and disciplinary responsibilities
Overall responsibility for accounting in accordance with HGB (German Commercial Code), ensuring timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Support group reporting under IFRS, prepare annual financial statements and coordinate with auditors and external advisors
Manage credit management for the DACH region; closely coordinate with Sales and Operations to optimize cash flow
Ensure compliance with all tax, financial reporting and legal requirements and continuously improve internal controls and financial processes
Support internal and external audits, including timely implementation of required measures
Work closely with EU Finance Leadership and local management regarding budgeting, forecasts and business development
Prepare financial analyses and management reports and actively contribute to process optimization, automation and efficiency improvements
Requirements
Degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting; ideally with additional professional qualification (e.g., Steuerberater (tax advisor), CPA, ACCA)
Several years of professional experience in accounting, including at least 3 years in a leadership role; solid knowledge of HGB and ideally IFRS, as well as experience with ERP systems and credit management
Very good understanding of German tax and regulatory requirements and fluent German and English skills, both written and spoken
Strong leadership and communication skills, hands-on mentality, and an analytical, structured and solution-oriented working style in an international environment
Benefits
An exciting leadership role in an international, dynamic company
Significant scope to shape and influence the development of the accounting function
A collaborative, performance- and growth-oriented environment
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